Coast Files

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Coast Files takes its very first shore leave to explore one of history’s most infamous catastrophes: the Chernobyl disaster. Long before sirens blared and the truth reached the rest of the world, a disastrous chain reaction was already underway. Join us for part one as Chantel digs into the ignored warnings, fatal flaws, and high-stakes pressure that set the stage for an unimaginable night. Hosted...

These ancient, freaky-looking crabs are much more than they seem - and they might actually help keep you alive. 🦀 This week on Coast Files, we’re diving into the bizarre world of horseshoe crabs, the 250-million-year-old “living fossils” that are far stranger, and far more important, than their name suggests. From full-moon love fests and alien-looking anatomy to their incredible blood and its ro...

For a special listener episode, Coast Files heard from three amazing Canadian podcasts who kindly shared a personal creepy story with us. We then added in a few bonus stories. Get ready to get creeped out, and check out these awesome Canadian podcasts: It Came From the Maritimes Thick Thighs & Creepy Vibes Haunted Hangout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The RMS Lusitania was one of the most famous ocean liners of her time. But when she set out across the Atlantic in 1915, she was entering a world at war, and the dangers ahead were no secret. Despite warnings that German U-boats were targeting ships in the area, the Lusitania continued toward England. What followed became one of the most infamous maritime disasters of World War I. This week, we di...

In May 1973, an anthropologist set drift across the Atlantic on a bus-sized raft with 10 strangers, engineered to test the breaking point of human savagery. The tabloids called it the "Sex Raft," but between calculated mind games, near-miss collisions, and whispers of mutiny, the real conflict wasn't what anyone predicted. Tune in to hear what happened over 101 volatile days at sea—and who truly b...

When a 1997 Nissan Sentra was found submerged at the Kingston Mills Locks in June 2009, it initially appeared to be a tragic, bizarre driving accident. Inside were four women—three teenage sisters and their father's first wife—trapped beneath the surface. But as investigators began pulling back the layers of the family's life in Montreal, the "accident" narrative completely fell apart. Hosted on A...

This week, sit down with investigative journalist and author James Renner to discuss his new book, A Cruise to Nowhere , and the disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley. James’s research challenges some of the assumptions about Amy’s case and has us questioning our original theory about what may have happened to her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In March 1998, 23-year-old Amy Lynn Bradley set sail with her family aboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas for a week-long vacation in the Caribbean. But just as the ship prepared to dock in Curaçao, Amy vanished from her cabin balcony into thin air—leaving behind her shoes, her cigarettes, and a trail of unsettling questions. In this episode of Coast Files, we dive deep into...

High-society fortunes, apocalyptic dread, and a mysterious island compound off the British Columbia coast - this isn't fiction, it's Canada's most bizarre occult scandal. Come join us as Chantel introduces Brother XII and the dark, twisty tale of the Aquarian Foundation. Will you uncover the truth, or fall under the spell? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we lived in Halifax, we used to drive past the Fairview Cove Container Ship Terminal. Most medium sized cities on the coast will have a dock like this where water based deliveries are picked up and dropped off. Massive ships piled high with stacked steel containers filled with anything and everything. You may have also come across videos of these same ships in the middle of their journey with...

It’s Shark Week on Coast Files , and the hosts are celebrating with a triple-threat trivia showdown! Chantel, Lindsay, and Meghan take turns in the hot seat with their own custom quiz rounds—covering everything from ancient shark fossils and bizarre shark products throughout history to pop-culture famous fins from movies and TV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Lindsay takes us down under to explore one of Australia's most puzzling cases: the Somerton Man. On December 1st, 1948, an unidentified, well-dressed man was found deceased against a seawall on Somerton Beach in Adelaide. With all labels strategically removed from his clothing, no identification on his person, and a mysterious message in his pocket, discovering who this man was an...

Move over Shark Week; there is a freezing-cold apex predator dominating the Antarctic ice with a permanent "nightmare smile". This episode dives into the sadistic life of the Leopard Seal, a torpedo built for speed, stealth, and brutal hunting tactics. From bizarre acoustics to a harrowing fatal encounter in the icy deep, we uncover why this solitary creature rules the Southern Sea. Hosted on Acas...

In honour of Chantel’s birthday, Meg decided to cover a ghost story, paranormal occurrence or creepy legend from each city Chantel has lived in. From coast to Rockies, the Southern Hemisphere, then back up to Toronto, which spooky legends await? Happy Birthday Chantel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Coast Files, we sit down with renowned shipwreck hunter Captain Jeff MacKinnon, lead on The History Channel's TV show The Death Coast , for an exclusive conversation about the relentless pursuit of lost wrecks, forgotten stories, and the mysteries hidden beneath Canada's waters. From groundbreaking discoveries off Nova Scotia's infamous "Death Coast" to the challenges of underwater ex...

In this episode, Lindsay takes into the fascinating and ridiculously tragic history of the Swedish warship Vasa. Intended to be the crown jewel of King Gustav II Adolphus’s 17th-century navy, the ship instead achieved legendary status for a completely different reason: sinking almost immediately on its maiden voyage. Listen this week to learn what went wrong with the most prized ship of its time....

What began as a routine prospecting trip for amateur geologist Stefan Michalak quickly spiraled into chaos after a face-to-face encounter with a mysterious craft in the Manitoba woods in 1967. Afterwards, Stefan was left to deal with unexplainable, reoccurring health issues and a sudden media circus that completely upended his life.  Tune in this week as Chantel takes us on a wild ride throug...

In this episode, Meg takes us back to early summer 1970 to investigate the heartbreaking and deeply unsettling case of three young friends from Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. When the boys set off on a secret hitchhiking trip, it would end in tragedy and leave questions that are still unanswered to this day.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All aboard for a shocking voyage into the past as we unpack the 1896 maritime murder mystery of the Herbert Fuller. What began as a standard trading journey quickly morphed into a brutal triple homicide on the high seas, leaving a terrified crew isolated with a killer and a heavily contaminated crime scene. Join us as we theorize what really happened, the aftermath, and how this case changed the l...

Three stories, three centuries, and fortunes lost to the sea. Lindsay dives into San José, the legendary 17th-century Spanish galleon whose discovery sparked a modern treasure war. Meg explores Jeff MacKinnon’s Death Coast shipwreck finds, where Atlantic waters still give up long-buried secrets. And Chantel uncovers the legend of Captain “Black Sam” Bellamy—the pirate whose lost fortune still lure...

Come with us this week as we explore South Africa’s world-renowned Sterkfontein Cave. This cave is an anthropological goldmine, famous for redefining our understanding of human evolution. But, beneath the famous fossil beds lies a flooded labyrinth that became a survival nightmare for Pieter Verhulsel in 1984. Dive in with us as we discuss evolutionary breakthroughs and tragic endings that changed...

Far out in the Pacific Ocean, between Hawaii and California, lies something so massive that it dwarfs entire countries — yet most people sailing through it would never even realize it’s there. In this episode of Coast Files, we uncover the disturbing truth behind the Great Pacific Garbage Patch: a swirling graveyard of plastic, ghost nets, and microscopic pollution that is silently invading marine...

This week on Coast Files, Lindsay takes us along the River Thames, passing through the infamous Traitors’ Gate and into the dark history of the Tower of London. From a doomed young queen to a defiant martyr and a conspirator behind a foiled plot, their stories are as tragic as they are chilling. Some were wrongly accused, others undeniably guilty; but they all shared the same fate… once they enter...